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Goalkeeper Diploma

Advanced Coach Education Program

Overview

The Goalkeeper Diploma focuses on developing and refining the student coach’s capacity to meet the demands of coaching youth and senior amateur players in a development environment.

Course at Glance

Duration

12 Months

Cost

$3,150

Start Date

August 2026

Validity

3 Years (Renewable via Maintenance Process)

Prerequisites

To apply, you must meet all the following criteria:

Licence

Valid Canadian C Licence (held for 6+ months) or approved International Equivalent

Role

Coaching youth and senior amateur players in a development environment

Clearance

Valid Criminal Record Check

Safe Sport Roster

Complete and up to date

Admissions Timeline

Apply (Jan 1 – Mar 31)

 Applications close strictly at the end of the business day on March 31. Coaches will be expected to submit a 20 video of them coaching.

Review (April – May)

All applicants are screened during this period.

Notification (By May 31)

Acceptance or rejection notices are sent.

Acceptance

Selected individuals have 30 days to accept their spot and pay the fee in full.

Course Details

Format & Attendance

Online: A mix of self-paced (asynchronous) and collaborative (synchronous) learning.

Attendance Policy: Coaches must attend 100% of all sessions to be licensed.

Fees ($3,150)

Includes: Mentor support, content access, facility rentals, digital tools, and Canada Soccer branded Nike equipment (excluding footwear).

Excludes: Travel, accommodations, meals and costs associated with filming practical sessions.

2026/27 Workshop Schedule

Coaches will be expected to attend two (2) synchronous sessions each month.

Sessions will be held on Wednesdays and run from 5:00-7:00 pm EST.

Synchronous sessions dates will be provided when coaches are offered a seat in the course.

Week Time Focus
Week 1 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST Orientation / Learning from Reflection
Week 2 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST Role of the GK Coach / Transformational Coaching
Week 3 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST Personal Development Plan / Maintaining Mental Health
Week 4 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST Safe Sport
Week 5 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST DNA of a Goalkeeper / Objectives of GK Development
Week 6 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST Practice Session Parts / Session Plan Logbook Introduction
Week 7 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST Effective Communication
Week 8 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST Training Model Presentation / Guest Presentation (2025 Graduate)
Week 9 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST Goalkeeper Coach Pre-brief / Debrief
Week 10 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST Progress Reports Group Discussion
Week 11 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST Set Plays Unit 1
Week 12 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST Set Plays Unit 2
Week 13 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST Set Plays Unit 3
Week 14 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST Group Presentations – Set Plays
Week 15 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST Defending the Goal
Week 16 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST Mentorship & the Goalkeeper Coach
Week 17 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST Training Model Presentations
Week 18 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST Training Model Presentations